Critical Social Work: Theories and Practices for a Socially Just World

ISBN-13: 9780367717858 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 368 str.

June Allan; Linda Briskman; Bob Pease

Opis

A fully revised second edition of this systematic introduction to progressive social work practice. Taking a critical theoretical approach, it examines the nexus between personal and social change.

Spis treści

Preface

List of Contributors

Part I: Introduction

1 Introducing critical theories for social work in a neo-liberal context

Part II: Developing conceptual frameworks for critical social work

2 Tracing the origins of critical social work practice

3 Theorising new developments in critical social work

4 From evidence-based practice to critical knowledge in post-positivist social work

5 Promoting a human rights perspective on critical social work

6 Doing critical social work

Part III: Resisting domination and oppression

7 Towards anti-racist and culturally affirming practices

8 Reversing colonial practices with Indigenous peoples

9 Reconstructing social work practices with families

10 Examining the meaning of childhood in critical social work practice

11 Using critical reflection to improve feminist practice

12 Challenges and directions for profeminist practice with men

13 Empower

O autorze

June Allan is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at RMIT University.

Linda Briskman holds the Dr Haruhisa Handa Chair in Human Rights Education at Curtin University.

Bob Pease is Chair of Social Work at Deakin University.